Peerless Martial Expert in the City
Chapter 679 - 675 Something’s not right

Chapter 679: Chapter 675 Something’s not right

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Chapter 675: Something Is Not Right

"A master at the Condensation period can be somewhat troublesome, such high alertness might just be a bit too much!"

Xiao Yi gently pulled out two needle-thin silver pins from the body of the man lying on the ground. He fiddled with them as if brushing off the man’s scent. After fiddling for a while, he carefully stowed them back into his pocket. At this moment, there was no trace of drunkenness on his face, and he looked nothing like someone who had been drinking.

After dealing with the aftermath, Xiao Yi turned back to look at the man on the floor. Recalling the situation just now, he couldn’t help but feel a touch of fear. He had not expected the man to be so vigilant. Even while splashing water, the man had been aware of his surroundings and was able to detect the presence of Xiao Yi, another master of the Condensation period. It was a close call, he almost capsized in the gutter. Even though he was not afraid if he really got caught, a big fight would have revealed his identity and brought unnecessary trouble. This was not his intention at all!

"To think there is a master of the Condensation period, I really didn’t expect that. Who in the world is Li Zhengyi?"

It took him a while to snap out of the dangerous scenario from before. Looking at the unconscious man on the ground, his face showed a pensive expression as he murmured to himself.

No matter who he is, since things have reached this point, there’s no need for apprehensions anymore.

However, Xiao Yi quickly dismissed any further thoughts about Li Zhengyi’s background from his mind. He knew that at this juncture, regardless of Li Zhengyi’s background, the enmity was now firmly established. Thinking further was of no use. Besides, no matter how powerful Li Zhengyi was, Xiao Yi was certainly not afraid of him. He would meet the force with force and flood with earth—nothing was too great a challenge!

Today, he had already displayed so many spectacular moves. Now that the most troublesome guy had been dealt with, it was his turn to make a move and show Young Master Li a thing or two about Xiao Yi’s methods...

After shaking his head, he thought about the moves Li Zhengyi had made today and the move he was currently making. Xiao Yi’s eyes glinted with a cold smirk, and like a specter, he vanished from the restroom.

The instant his figure left, a tiny particle, just like the eye of a needle, dropped from the exact spot he had been standing moments before, making a crisp sound as it fell.

As soon as Xiao Yi stepped out of the restroom, he was ’warmly’ surrounded by everyone. The expressions on their faces looked as if their affection for Xiao Yi had reached an unusually deep level.

Xiao Yi had only been gone for a moment, just a few minutes in the restroom, but it seemed like an eternity to them.

This made Xiao Yi feel somewhat flattered.

That was accompanied by one glass after another of alcohol, and Xiao Yi didn’t know if it was because the wine he had been drinking before was out of stock, but now they had switched to another type of liquor.

Though already seven parts drunk, Xiao Yi didn’t seem to notice this detail. He casually picked up a glass, facing such a warm welcome and endless adulation from everyone like the Yellow River’s flowing waters, Xiao Yi naturally felt embarrassed to refuse, and he continued to drink each glass as it came.

Luckily, after visiting the restroom, whether it was because he had relieved himself or splashed some cold water on his face, Xiao Yi seemed to have regained some vitality. He rejoined the fray with them, otherwise, he reckoned that after two more glasses, he would have collapsed.

"Huh? This liquor, why does it taste different? Is it not the same as what I had before?"

After finishing one glass, Xiao Yi finally seemed to notice the clearly different color of the liquor, and looked at the server with surprise.

The server, feeling somewhat nervous under Xiao Yi’s gaze, avoided his eyes. However, he still had to reply somewhat disingenuously, "I apologize, Young Master Xiao, the liquor you were drinking earlier has run out. We’ve sent someone to purchase more. But, Young Master Xiao, give this a try, it’s really good too, even better than what you had before."

While the server spoke, the other guests showed a bit of guilt. From the corners of their eyes, they glanced at a table not too far away, where a bottle filled with liquor sat securely in place, precisely the Russian vodka that Xiao Yi had been drinking.

"Oh, I see. Well, I must try it then."

Luckily Xiao Yi didn’t seem to notice the bottle of liquor placed on a nearby table. He nodded upon hearing the server’s words and picked up another glass without further inquiry. After gulping it down and looking intoxicated for a moment, he opened his eyes, put down the empty glass, picked up another filled by the server and approached Zhao Gao, who was wearing a sly smile, loudly saying, "This liquor is indeed quite splendid. Come, Director Zhao, we missed a drink earlier, let’s have one now."

Watching Xiao Yi’s behavior, the guests around him sighed and shook their heads, they all knew that Xiao Yi was truly intoxicated by now. Otherwise, any sensible person would know, when it comes to drinking, the biggest taboo is mixing drinks, and once you mix, it’s the easiest way to get drunk, even the so-called cocktail mixologists, despite the nice taste of the cocktails they make, find them to be quite dangerous to consume, with a very strong afterburn!

Of course, most of Li Zhengyi’s friends had a look of schadenfreude in their eyes, along with a hint of disdain and sneer.

"To your health!"

At this moment, Zhao Gao felt almost ecstatic, he had never expected Xiao Yi to be so cooperative, drinking with such gusto. He even forgot the incident from moments ago when he had been scolded by a stoic-faced man thanks to Xiao Yi, almost wanting to strangle him.

Hearing Xiao Yi’s words, he didn’t hesitate to raise his glass and tilted his head back, drinking it all in one gulp.

Kid, you really have a death wish, you’ll soon get what’s coming to you!

After finishing a cup, Zhao Gao looked at Xiao Yi, who was still looking blissfully intoxicated, and sneered in his heart. He was very clear about the kind of alcohol Xiao Yi was drinking, a well-known liquor from White Tiger Country that’s not commonly seen domestically and no less potent than any of the famous domestic spirits.

This kind of strong liquor is usually consumed in one type only, as most people can’t handle much, let alone Xiao Yi, who had already drunk a lot of another strong liquor before, and even more, he had wine previously!

In his mind’s eye, he could already see Xiao Yi collapsing on the ground, vomiting and purging, or losing consciousness and creating a drunken scene, losing all his dignity...

Waking up from his intoxication, Xiao Yi did not wait for the guests to act, but continued to drink with them one by one, cup after cup, as if all the alcohol was just water.

The color of his face grew redder, his eyes more blurred, his steps increasingly unsteady. Each time, everyone thought he was about to fall, but he stubbornly remained upright.

Time passed by the minute, and as Xiao Yi continued his frenzied drinking, someone at the party finally couldn’t take it anymore and collapsed...

After the first one came the second, and then the third...

Those guests who were in collusion with Li Zhengyi, instructed by him to get Xiao Yi drunk, fell one after another. Some went to the restroom and never returned, some simply collapsed on the spot, unconscious and snoring loudly; others began to curse the unfairness of the world, flinging food from the table, and some even cursed Li Zhengyi as a no-good. Of course, such people were quickly subdued by a livid Li Zhengyi...

In the beginning, no one noticed anything amiss; the more they drank, the less clear their minds became. Even Li Zhengyi didn’t feel anything was wrong... he was just eagerly hoping that Xiao Yi would quickly fall...

It was not until Zhao Gao, slightly tipsy, realized that several friends who had been standing by his side, aiming to get Xiao Yi drunk, were all gone, leaving him standing there alone, that he faintly sensed something was amiss...

But before Zhao Gao could figure out what was wrong, Xiao Yi, swaying, came over to him, stuttering as he raised his glass, "Director Zhao... you really can hold your liquor... let’s have another drink!"

"To your health!"

Although Zhao Gao felt some hesitation, sensing something wasn’t quite right, he was still eager to see Xiao Yi’s downfall. He would have proactively sought reasons to drink with Xiao Yi regardless, so now that Xiao Yi was initiating, he naturally had no reason not to join him, and with a gulp, he downed another cup.

After the drink, he felt a burning sensation in his lower abdomen, his head swelled a bit, and his lips were dry. Setting down his glass, he was about to catch his breath.

As someone who conducted business, he was no stranger to drinking and considered a veteran in the alcohol field, as evidenced by his protruding belly. But no matter how tough he was, he was still just an ordinary person, his tolerance just a bit better than most. This evening, he had drunk quite a bit—putting aside the others, just the number of drinks he used various reasons to clink with Xiao Yi amounted to more than ten cups, which equaled no less than 500 grams in total.

Not to mention the toasts from other clients, friends, and young stars.

So now, he was nearly at the end of his rope.

But before he could release the breath he had been holding or even rub his stomach, Xiao Yi was already raising his glass again, speaking to him, "Director Zhao, I’ve heard you’re a businessman. I’m just a poor student who will be job hunting in the future. I’ll be hoping for your generous assistance!" (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, you are welcome to vote for it on Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation.)